Connecticut Members Busy at Washington
Our special correspondent reports Connecticut lawmakers debating a financial bill to reform the gold reserve and redemption of old notes, with discussions of bonds, treasury handling, and a potential tax and tariff impact. Other items note pension petitions, tobacco tariff concerns, and travel plans for Connecticut delegates.
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Apineton
Treasury
Tréasury
Maereceite
Ana Walrey
Ate Sub-Treasury
United States
United Ee Ag
Strike Settled After Labor War Ties Up City Repairs
Reported in Chicago the Sheet Metal Workers' Union No 78 resolved a protracted dispute with a single employer. The conflict involved injuries and widespread shop stoppages affecting public school repairs. Courts issued injunctions as both sides clashed, dating back to an early 1903 dispute over apprentice hiring.
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Chicago
Béetiyeén
Repeaong
Jury selection progresses in Nan Patterson trial
In New York on December 8 the jury for Nan Patterson’s trial nears completion with one juror left. Justice Davis orders that women be excluded from the courtroom except witnesses, a rule stricter than in the previous trial as Patterson recovers from illness and the panel remains unsettled.
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New York
Nan ‘Patterson
Supreme Court
Justice Davis
Justce
Miss Patterson
Hanis
Talesmen
Nan Patterson
Pontifical Mass in Rome for Immaculate Conception Dogma
Large American attendance at St Peter's for a pontifical mass marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Immaculate Conception dogma. The pope officiated and unveiled the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception statue with a new diamond crown. Bishops McDonnell Delaney and O'Connell among the U S participants.
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Rome
St Peter's
St. Peter’s
Petras
Vatican
Charles B. McDonnell
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. B. Delaney
Manchester
X. H
William H. O'Conneil
Portland
President Roosevelts tariff talks with Congress
President Roosevelt confers daily with members of both houses on tariff revision and its execution. He has abandoned plans for an extraordinary session of Congress next spring.
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Washington
Dec
Roosevelt
Congress
New Bus Service Aims to Benefit Merchants on Regional Route
Fragmented OCR text notes Boston and New York on the Springfield Hartford and New York route with afternoon arrival delays and proposals for a revised timetable. The plan promises immediate advantage to businessmen across towns and improves regional travel.
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Boston
New York
Springfield
Hartford
Chadwick Case Moves to Federal Arraignment
New York December 8. Mrs Cassie L Chadwick faces a federal arraignment on a technical charge of aiding and abetting a bank official in misapplying national bank funds. The case has drawn national attention as banks and officials review notes attributed to Andrew Carnegie and totals rise toward millions.
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New York
Cassie L. Chadwick
United States
Chadwick
Breslin
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Pei
Jone A. Ee
Keeler
Ohio
Mr Carnegie
Beckwith
Citizens’ National Bank
Oberty
Itt Reynolds
Cleveland
Herbert D. Newton
Boston
Grand Jury
Blyra
Chatheld
Lee Stroup
Iran Reynolds
Eutor Keeler
Andrew Carnegh
Andrew Carndgin
Lorain County
Spear
Citizens’ National Bank of
Oberlin
Begley Defended Over Embezzlement at Chicago Court
William Begley aged 21 admitted taking 2700 from his employers a prominent detective agency in Chicago December 8. His attorney contends the money was loaned by agency leaders who accepted 100 and a diamond ring as partial payment and argues Begley was legally an infant at the time, hence incapable of a contract. The case implicates a bereaved father killed by a detective in the stockyard strike and notes Begley rose from messenger to assistant head amid lack of accounting.
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Chicago
William Begley
Begley
Japanese Take 202 Metre Hill Near Port Arthur
A dispatch from the front reports the Japanese capture of 202 Metre Hill after six days of heavy fighting outside Port Arthur. AAP correspondent describes a trench section of one hundred yards with over two hundred Russian dead and wounded, casualty details noting dynamite grenade injuries.
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Port Arthur
Fusan
Associated Press
Down Go The Ships In Port Arthur Action
Tokyo dispatch reports on December 7 observation from 203 metre hill indicating the turret ship Poltava has sunk and the battleship Retvizan appears to be sunk with her stern under water near Port Arthur. The Japanese naval land battery commander notes the area in front of Port Arthur shows significant losses.
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Tokio
Port Arthur
Poltavales
Retvizan
Waterbury Churches Targeted in Ongoing Robbery Spree
An organized gang is robbing Waterbury churches, hitting Roman Catholic and St John’s Episcopal sites for small-change from poor boxes. Police warn the public and churches to tighten security as doors are kept locked when not in services.
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Waterbury
St John’s Episcopal Church
Sister of Mrs Chadwick Gives Background in San Prascisto Visit
Mrs York, claiming to be Mrs Chadwick’s sister Dee SAister, says the woman known as Mrs Chadwick lives in San Prascisto under the name Mrs F B York. She asserts the couple was once married to a man named Hoover who died in 1887 and that Hoover’s widow later married Dr J B Chadwick in 1897. Mrs York ages Mrs Chadwick at 38.
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Federal Building
Alrea
Chidwick
Mra Chanwick
New York
Dee S
Chadwick
United States
Shields
W. Ball
Xoether
Chaamee
Monts
Bandit Escapes After Firelit Murray Robbery Attempt
In Murray Utah a masked gunman battled Christopher Tripp and Samuel Tripp inside a burning store. The trio fled through smoke after the fight, the bandit escaping. The attempted hold up, fought over a revolver shot, left $10,000 in damage across the store meat market and nearby buildings.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Christopher Tripp
Murray
Here
Christopher
Samuel Tripp
Lathrop Case to Be Tried by Committee Counselor Kellogg Named
The Lathrop case will be tried by a committee after objections to Kellogg were overcome. The hearing may start the week after Christmas due to court delays. Mrs Lathrop seeks maintenance while alleging a humane standard of living with her husband. He contends she spent money with his consent.
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John P. Hlog
Lathrop
John P. Kellogg
Superior Court
Kellogg
Burpee
Ice cream woes hobble cyclists in grim race
In New York on December 8, exhausted riders faced a rugged two person endurance race. Caldwell Hooper withdrew as Keegan of Lowell replaced Logan after four hours. Indulgence and fatigue slowed the field as teams pressed through the eighth hour with miles logged and records approached.
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New York
Dee
Caldwell Hooper
Keegan
Lowell
Mass
Caldwell
Logan
Hooper
Vanderstuyft-Stal
Root-Dorlon
Gongoltz-Breton
Dussot- Maran
Palmer-Agraz
Samuelson- Williams
Keegan Logan
Turville- Mettling
Thackeray Edition Sale Fetches Big Prices in New York
A December sale of Thackeray first editions and related literature topped six hundred dollars with a book of poems by Charles Tennyson. An unpublished twelve line poem by Thackeray appeared on a fig leaf, boosting interest though not the top price. A lock of Thackeray’s hair also drew attention though its final price isn't stated.
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New York
Thackeray
Charles Tennyson
Lord Tennyson
Japan Accepts Invitation to Second Hague Peace Conference
Washington reports that Japan has accepted the U S invitation to a second peace conference at The Hague. The attendance is contingent on the conference rulings not affecting the ongoing conflict.
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Japan
Washington
The
Hague
Family Murder Shocks Atlanta Area Community
A report from Trenton states an entire white Hughes family was murdered, a tragedy that echoes the Hodges family killings near Statesboro last August. Details are scarce in the fragmentary telegraph note.
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Atlanta
Trenton
Hughes
Hodges
Statesboro
Richard Mulcahy Attends Brother William's funeral in New York
The article notes Richard Mulcahy of North Square traveling to New York for the funeral of his brother William who died there Tuesday. It also mentions a social at Mrs George Dunn’s Center Street home with singing and dancing and a large midnight spread. The state boys department conference opens at 4 pm with delegates from many towns and a First Congregational church session tonight. The Lake & Strobel Co stocks for Christmas buyers include clocks, silver, and tableware with varied prices and sets.
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Richard Mulcahy
North Square
New York
William
George Dunn
Center Street
Winsted
Torrington
New Britain
Hartford
Willimantic
Middletown
Meriden
Norwich
New London
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Stamford Derby
Ansonia
Dapbrew
Naugatuck Hotchkissville
New Milford
First Congregational Church
Association Rooms
Lake & Strobel Co
Turbulent Stock Exchange Opens With Declines and Declining Prices
New York markets showed a demoralized session with violent fluctuations after heavy selling pressure. Major stocks dipped from last night’s levels though some recovered late. Amalgamated Copper, U S Steel and others fell significantly as liquidation fears grew. In Boston Harold L Bowkety, a stock broker, filed for bankruptcy, while Samuel Bud eau, an officer, announced his resignation.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
D Coal
U.S
Colorado
Fuel
Louisville
Nashville
Cal
Connecticut Weather Forecast With Snow Tonight Deluge
Forecast for Connecticut calls for snow this evening into Friday with much colder air. Winds shift to westerly and northwesterly, rising to high tonight, with a storm system moving from Washington toward Eastport and Lake Ontario.
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Connecticut
New York
Washington
Hook
Eastport
Lake Ontario
Nor Ward
Mr New Housekeeper
An advertisement touts Hampsoi Len Furniture Co as the best and most reliable option for new furniture buyers in Connecticut, promising knowledgeable staff and a superior display over competitors. It emphasizes experience and trust in choosing a dependable retailer.
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Hays
Hampsoilen Furniture Co
Connecticut
Hampsonie Sellow Store Showrooms Full of Furnishings
Customers are invited to view a wide display on the third floor featuring roll and plate top desks, executive desks, sectional book cases, high desk chairs, and office furniture. The store emphasizes finishing touches to keep furnishings looking new and urges visitors to inspect newly received desks and other pieces.
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Hantlew
Early Christmas Purchases Boost Delayed Delivery Deals
Shoppers rush to secure gifts ahead of the season with deposits at Ha Sellew Co allowing later delivery. The strategy minimizes the risk of holiday delays.
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William W. Purti
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Raleigh
Richmond
Vane
Civil Reform Association
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Cass
William A Alken Ot
Sheree Hopkins Clark
EB. Rowland
New
Crgressman Menry
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Hare
Haytford
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Downing- Limberg
Sulkine-Rockowits
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Pailord
Harold L. Bowkety
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Pexcnecee
Sandy Hook
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Hampsonie Sellow
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